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Former Fox News producer adds allegations to suit against network
A former Fox News producer filed additional allegations against the network on Monday, March 27. The allegations surround her testimony in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox. Abby Grossberg, who produced Tucker Carlson‘s primetime show on the network, testified last September. Grossberg sued Fox last week, alleging she was pressured into giving misleading testimony… -
Mississippi tornadoes kill dozens, state of emergency declared: March 27 rundown
Deadly tornadoes killed dozens of people in Mississippi over the weekend, and President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency; plus, sensitive source code used to run Twitter was leaked online. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Monday, March 27, 2023. Mississippi tornadoes kill 25 FEMA is now on the ground in… -
Prosecutors say Proud Boys witness in conspiracy case was FBI informant
Federal prosecutors have disclosed that a witness scheduled to appear in the defense’s case for a group of Proud Boys accused of seditious conspiracy was an FBI informant for over a year and a half. The accusations against these men are for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021. The revelation regarding the informant was included… -
World Athletics Council bans transgender athletes from events
The World Athletics Council announced a ban on transgender women athletes from female events in all international track and field competitions. The ban, announced Thursday, March 23, takes effect March 31. The council also tightened testosterone restrictions for athletes with differences in sex development, or DSD. These changes would affect athletes like two-time Olympic champion… -
American killed in Syria drone attack, US retaliates: March 24 rundown
President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes in northern Syria after an American contractor was killed in a drone attack; the U.S. and Canada reached a border deal; and Starbucks’ CEO will work the counter. These stories and more highlight your daily rundown for Friday, March 24, 2023. American killed in Syria drone strike An Iranian suicide… -
Stanford Law to hold mandatory ‘free speech’ session after protest: Media Miss
Stanford Law School students will be required to participate in a half-day session in the spring quarter to educate them on freedom of speech and the “norms of the legal profession.” Dean Jenny S. Martinez announced the move in an open letter on Wednesday, weeks after students and an associate dean disrupted a federal judge’s… -
Record number of books subject to ban attempts in schools, libraries: Media Miss
According to a report released by the American Library Association Thursday, March 23, attempts to ban a record number of books from schools and public libraries reached new highs in 2022. The record total of 2,571 books targeted for censorship was up 38% from the 1,858 books targeted in 2021. Just 566 books were targeted in… -
TikTok CEO to testify, defend app security amid bans: March 23 rundown
TikTok’s CEO testifies on Capitol Hill; Wyoming’s abortion ban blocked; and the latest on former President Donald Trump’s indictment. These stories and more highlight the Straight Arrow News daily rundown for Thursday morning, March 23, 2023. TikTok CEO to testify on Capitol Hill TikTok’s CEO will testify before a House committee today, March 23, defending… -
Biden to discuss asylum-seekers with Trudeau during Canada trip
President Biden is heading to Canada Thursday, March 23, to address the country’s Parliament. It is his first trip there as president, and according to the White House, he plans to discuss a number of issues with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The list includes: Efforts to make the supply chain more resilient. Combating climate… -
10 people face murder charges after Virginia mental hospital death
Officials in Virginia released surveillance video showing an incident at a mental hospital that led to a man’s death. The incident happened Monday, March 6. The video was released Tuesday, March 21. In the video, a large group of sheriff’s deputies and medical staff is seen bringing 28-year-old Irvo Otieno into a hospital admissions room.… -
More questions for Norfolk Southern, no Dollar Tree eggs: March 22 rundown
Norfolk Southern’s CEO is returning to Capitol Hill for a new round of questioning; and a new report details how scammers are now using artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Norfolk Southern CEO to testify Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking further steps to boost rail… -
Federal judge blocks California handgun safety law: Media Miss
A federal judge blocked part of a California law that requires certain handgun safety features. Features required on new handguns include an indicator that shows when the gun is loaded, a mechanism that prevents firing if the magazine isn’t fully inserted and the ability to stamp shell casings. The last feature makes it easy to… -
Trump reacts to new testimony, AI offers cancer cure: March 21 rundown
After former President Donald Trump predicted he would be arrested Tuesday, law enforcement agencies began preparing for protests. So where does the investigation currently stand? Plus, the second-largest school district in the country will be closed today as their employees go on strike. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, March 21,…
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